mummeries's Usage Examples:

So much for the Indian cosmogonic myths, which are a collection of ideas familiar to savages, blended with sacerdotal theories and ritual mummeries.

Some arise naturally thus: Baiame, say, originated everything, therefore he originated the grotesque mummeries and dances of the mysteries.

Socialism was a more lasting phase, but her natural good sense revolted at the extravagant mummeries of Pere Enfantin and she declined the office of high priestess.

Synonyms:

hokum, flummery, bunk, nonsensicality, meaninglessness, nonsense,

Antonyms:

arrive, meaningfulness, purposefulness, significance, meaningful,